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Newport Activity Center Classes

*****Please See Class Cancellation Policy at bottom of page*****

 

Aerobics for Seniors, Arthritis Exercise, Breath & Balance,

Card Making Class, Chair Yoga, Computer Class,Colored Pencil & Water Color Art Class, Line dance, Knitting Classes, Quilters Classes,T'ai Chi,Yo'Play, GentleYoga, Zumba Gold

 

Aerobics for Seniors

Now in the new Health and Wellness Studio

Lower level of the Newport Senior Activity Center

Tuesday 9:30 AM

Thursday 9:30 AM

Drop in fee is $4.00. This is a low-impact aerobics class designed especially for seniors and those who wish a moderate paced class. This fun fitness program will help maintain and improve cardiovascular conditioning, circulation, flexibility and muscle tone. Music and low impact moves are especially geared to your desires and needs.

Instructor: Peggy O'Callaghan

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Instructor Trish Morningstar

Better Breath and Balance

Exercise Class

Instructor Trish Morningstar

Wednesdays & Fridays

3-4 PM

Gentle exercise program of healthy breathing awareness and focus on body balance through mild walking, standing, and sitting exercises based on evidenced programs. Join us in the free fitness class

Computer Classes

Located in our new Education Center

FREE Computer Classes!

 

Please contact us at 541-265-9617 for more information.

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Beading Circle

Thursdays 1:30-3:30 with Judith Pierce

Bring your own supplies, or use the many choices graciously donated to us by community members, receiving and giving beading knowledge.

KNITTING CLASSES

Knitting Class

Classes are free of charge but you will need to bring your own size 10-13 knitting needles and worsted 4-ply orlon/acrylic yarns. Classes are on going. Please contact us at 541-265-9617 for more information and sign up.

CLASSES WILL BE HELD:

EVERY TUESDAY

TIME: 3:45--5:45PM

INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Hendricks

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Colored Pencil/Water Color Classes

Art classes

Time to explore your artistic talents. Class size is limited to Five people. Instructor Shirley Steinhauer will assist you in discovering your Artistic talents for the colored Pencil Followed by a water colors class. Please contact us at 541-265-9617 for more information and sign up.

CLASSES WILL BE HELD:

EVERY TUESDAY

COLORED PENCIL CLASS TIME: 12:30--1:30PM

WATER CLOLOR CLASS TIME: 1:30--3:00PM.

INSTRUCTOR: Shirley Steinhauer

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Card making Classes

 

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

Fee: $ .50 -- $ 1.00 per card for supplies.

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QUILTERS CLASSES

Wednesday's 11:00AM - 3:00PM

In the NEW Education Room.

TIME: 11:00--3:00PM

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Square Dance

Monday's at 7:30pm

Monday Yoga 9:30am

This class has now been extended to one full hour for your health benefit!

No Experience required to join in. These classes will help increase flexibility and improve range of motion. Learn the value of simple meditation.

Sybil Merriman, BA, RYT enjoys instructing, practicing and experiencing alignment-based hatha yoga with students of a variety of fitness levels, experiences and goals. She received a 200 hour teacher training at Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja Sur, Mexico where she studied Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Kirtan, Anatomy & Physiology, Yogic Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle. She also attended meditation training at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Sybil is an Associate Chef and Instructor of Raw Culinary Arts. She studied Anthropology and Philosophy at Tulane University, where she encountered her first yoga class.

Yo'Play Exercise Class

Wednesday and Friday @ 10:45

Senior Center yo'play class

This gentle exercise class incorporates simple pilates and yoga exercises for improved core strength, improved health and fitness.

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                                               TAI CHI CLASSES

Join us in our Health & Wellness Studio for an experience in Moving for Better Balance. Please contact us at 541-265-9617 for more information and sign up.

We have two offerings of Tai Chi: Tai Chi on Mondays at noon, with Terry Cannon, and Adaptive Tai Chi on Tuesdays at 1 PM with Jeff Cheever

 

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GENTLE YOGA

Gentle Yoga, Fridays at 1 PM, is instructed by Sally Cheney, an experienced dance and yoga teacher with over 20 years professional experience. Classes are "at your own pace," with focus on mental and physical exercise contributing to participants overall wellness. Wear comfortable clothes; mats are provided, but please bring your own if you prefer.

 

Zumba Gold!

Thursdays & Saturdays

Instructor Trish Morningstar

Held in our Wellness Studio Noon-1PM

ZUMBA GOLD & ZUMBA GOLD TONING!

Classes instructed by Trish Morningstar, licensed Zumba Gold/Toning Instructor.

Please call 541-265-9617 for more information.

Come and have fun moving & dancing to international music

with other enthusiastic participants!

Read the full article: News Lincoln County article - September 4th, 2011

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Newport Senior Center Class Policies

Registration Procedures and Disclaimers

  • REGISTRATION: Registration for classes are at the Senior Center. Spaces are non-transferable.
  • PAYMENT: We accept Cash and Checks for payment for Senior Center classes. Please make checks payable to "CITY OF NEWPORT", unless otherwise noted. Your space is reserved upon receiving payment.
  • CANCELLATIONS: If you must cancel, please call the Senior Center as soon as you know you won't be able to attend. Our refund policy is as follows:
  1. No Refunds will be given for activities that have a fee less than $25.00.
  2. A $10.00 processing fee will be charged for all refunds issued at your request.
  3. Refunds shall NOT be issued to participants who fail to show up for an activity they were registered for.
  4. The Newport Senior Center reserves the right to cancel any activity due to low enrollment. Full refunds shall be made to all participants if this occurs, even if the cost of the activity is less than $25.00.
  5. If you paid with cash or with a check, a refund check will be mailed to you approximately 6 weeks after your cancellations.
  6. If your payment was made to another company, we'll abide by their cancellation and refund policies.

This information is subject to change. Check for updated information on our current class table in the Senior Center reception area.

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